BUSH KIDS - 5 to 7 years

BUSH KIDS is a “kid’s only zone” for 5 to 7 year olds

This drop-off program is a great opportunity to discover more about our amazing wildlife we share our world with, whilst exploring Cleland Wildlife Park with new friends. It’s held outdoors and is jam-packed with fun activities, encouraging curiosity through nature-based hands-on learning opportunities, whilst meeting our local resident animals along the way.

In a relaxed learning environment, kids will learn about and participate in a variety of animal and nature-based related activities. Participants will spend 2 hours exploring the park with our experienced guide, delving into a variety of topics depending on the school holiday theme. Topics will vary each school holidays, but will be super fun and age appropriate. The key aim is to provide participants (kids) with an opportunity to appreciate and connect with nature.

Each school holiday has a different theme to keep your young ones curious.

There are only 8 spaces available per session, so book now.

The Bush Kids program requires a minimum of 4 participants to run.

Highlights:

·        If you are interested in animals and nature and like being outside, then this program is 

         for you!

·        Spend the morning exploring our extensive park and getting creative in nature.

·        Feed, interact with and get up-close with some of our native Australian animals.

·        Please note the minimum age for this experience is 5 years, no exceptions.

Program Details:   

Availability:             Mondays and Wednesdays

Time:                      10:00am – 12:00noon

Duration:                 2 hours

Age:                        5 to 7 years

Cost:                       $31.50 (program fee), plus entry fee

Capacity:                 4 to 8 participants

What to Bring:

·        Re-usable water bottle

·        Comfortable footwear

·        Sunscreen and a hat in the summer

·        Warm jacket in the winter

·        Extra snacks for your child – exploring is hard work

·        Your sense of adventure!

Summer 2025 – Theme: ‘Aussie Backyard’ 

Get familiar with the animals you might see and hear in your backyards, and how you

might help them.

·        Monday 13th & 20th January, 2025

·        Wednesday 15th & 22nd January, 2025

Autumn 2025 – Theme: ‘Stepping Back in Time’ 

Let's go back to when wombats were the size of a hippopotamus… that's right, the era
of megafauna! Time to explore and discover what used to roam the Australian
Bush. 

·        Monday 14th April, 2025

·        Wednesday 16th & 23rd April, 2025

Winter 2025 – Theme: ‘Animal Detectives’ 

Do you think you have a keen eye? Or extraordinary hearing? Join these school holidays
to discover unusual and strange animals that call Australia home. It's time to
be an animal detective!

·        Monday 7th & 14th July, 2025

·        Wednesday 9th & 16th July, 2025

Spring 2025 – Theme: ‘Bee-ing Curious’ 

Do you know much about our native Australian bees? Come along and you will find out
heaps of cool things about them and have lots of fun along the way.

·        Monday 29th September, 2025

·        Wednesday 1st & 8th October, 2025